Optimizing crop production in Burundi could lift farmers out of poverty.
Small-scale farmers in Burundi face challenges due to limited land and poverty. To improve farm production, experts suggest specializing in specific crops. By using a mathematical model, researchers found that different types of farms can benefit from growing certain crops. Larger farms can make more money from their land, while landless households can earn more from their labor. However, for this to work, farmers need better markets, storage, and credit options.